State Rep. Geoff Simpson, D-Covington, was arrested over the weekend and charged with domestic assault and interfering with reporting of domestic violence. He was arrested about noon Sunday after King County sheriff’s deputies received a 911 call.

Simpson has been a champion of domestic-violence-victims’ rights during his four terms representing the 47th Legislative District. In the past legislative session, the former firefighter co-sponsored a bill to provide victims with trained advocates. He also supported legislation to allow employment leave for domestic-violence victims.

In a statement Wednesday, Simpson said he would continue to support efforts to toughen domestic-violence laws. Laws should err “on the side of protecting potential victims … even when, in situations like mine, it can result in unwarranted charges,” Simpson said.

He said he is confident he will be exonerated. A spokeswoman for his re-election campaign would not comment further about the charges.